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Table of Contents
Purchases
Pending Deliveries
- Tool controller enclosures
- AC-DC 5V modules for tool controllers
- PP sheets
- CNC router ducting (Axminster)
- CNC router ducting (ducting-online.co.uk)
- CPC
- SG33564,2,145mm twin-slot brackets
- SA02115,2,Wonder wipes
- SI16120,4,Blue roll
- CBBR726087,3,Cable ties 300×4.8
- CB1767987,10,Cable ties 150×3.5
- CBBR669787,10,Cable ties 100×2.5
- RE03714,2,Varistors 151J
- RE03687,4,Varistors 43J
- HE33522,2,500ml eye wash
- TL14496,2,9mm knives
- TL17100,1,9mm blades
- TL16322,2,Cutting discs
- FN03271,1,3.5mm x 15mm
- FN03313,1,5mm x 80mm
- FN03283,1,4mm x 30mm
- FN03277,3,3.5mm x 40mm
- FN03274,1,3.5mm x 25mm
- FN03273,1,3.5mm x 20mm
- CB17803,2,Gaffer tape
Small Stuff
What small items does the lab need? You can help by doing the research and listing the best item, price and quantity. Preferred suppliers are CPC, Farnell, Amazon and eBay.
CPC:
code,quantity,description <- quick-paste format long spirit level
Farnell:
code,quantity,description <- quick-paste format
Amazon:
- Power supply for two raspberry pis https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Charger-PowerIQ-Technology-Motorola/dp/B016LPMFUA/
- Good croc clips https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07HF6GYPX
eBay:
- 0603 SMT resistors/caps
- 4 packs 2.54mm headers https://ebay.us/NOQmU9
RS:
IKEA:
Screwfix:
Other:
- black hot glue
- solder fume extractor
- null modem / serial breakouts
- velcro cable ties
- layout paper (big masking tape)
Small Tools
Tool | Cost |
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Wera Kraftform Micro TORX screwdriver set | £23 |
Wago Terminal | £0.34 for one CPC |
Wera Kraftform nutdriver set | £30 |
VDE tools (screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, voltage tester) | |
Combination spanners, replacement/spares | |
Hole reamer | £20 |
Storage
Raaco louvre-mounted bins
Health and Safety
Tool | Cost |
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Chemical storage cabinet | £150-250 |
RCD sockets for electronics area (11 twin sockets) | £156 |
Additional good-quality ear defenders | £13 each |
Workshop Aprons, decent quality waxed canvas - best 2 of them | £16.99 |
Makita 18V Cordless System
There is some support for the lab to start purchasing good quality cordless tools. Makita seems the most popular option, with a single system being desirable for sharing of batteries. These purchases will be postponed until we have suitable secure storage.
Tool | Body-only | Notes |
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Makita DHP481 combi drill (the powerful one) | £180 | £400 kit with 2x 5Ah batteries, charger |
Makita DTD154 impact driver | £127 | |
Makita DTM51 oscillating multi-tool | £115 | |
smaller/lighter drill-driver DDF484? | ||
Makita DJV181 jigsaw | £170 | |
Makita DHS680 circular saw | £160 |
Air compressor
- Big enough to serve multiple users in multiple rooms
- Quiet enough for the workshop, or able to be boxed-in with acoustic panels
- Air lines to other rooms
Workshop
Better bandsaw, probably Startrite- Planer-thicknesser-jointer
Oscilloscope
- Rigol DS1054Z - https://roundup.ehlab.uk/issues/issue10
A new floor for G1
The vinyl flooring in G1 is rapidly deteriorating. Literally anything would be an improvement.
Hot Water for G1
Tim Kerby estimates £120 including plumbing supplies.
Servers/Rack
Laser Cutter Ventilation
Ducting from ground floor to roof level. High-power blower. Fittings. Installation costs.
Amateur Radio
Entertainment
- HiFiBerry DAC for the Pi that plays music in G1. It's currently using a USB DAC that's meant to be on the table. Pi's inbuilt output is actually a GPIO doing PWM and sounds like ass, hence needing a proper DAC.